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/ˈfɛtɪd/ · fet·id
adjective
- having a strong, unpleasant smell The fetid air in the abandoned basement made it difficult to breathe.
- causing or characterized by a strong, unpleasant smell The fetid swamp was home to a variety of disease-carrying insects.
noun
- a strong, unpleasant smell The fetid odor from the dumpster was overwhelming.
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Did you know? The word 'fetid' is often used in scientific and medical contexts to describe the strong, unpleasant smells associated with decay or rot.